Cows, cows, everywhere! Where are we going to put “friendly” #2882 now that she is finally pregnant? So the herdsman informed me.

These days, whenever you read or discuss an article about dairy cows, the issue of cow comfort is sure to come up.

This month, I will be celebrating my 40th high school reunion. It seems only yesterday I walked the halls of Snowflake Union High as a shy shadow of hopes and unfulfilled dreams.

Rhode Island Red was the C.B. “handle” of a young man of short stature whom I called the Bantam Rooster, actually the “Banty” Rooster.

Editor, I enjoy your publication.

July Fourth, Independence Day in the United States of America; the more it changes, the more it stays the same.

The health of replacement animals is an important component of total herd profitability.

In very simple terms, dairy profitability can be defined as the difference between milk prices and the cost of production, multiplied by the pounds of milk produced.

With the recent dramatic drop in milk prices coupled with above- average prices for feed, fertilizer and seed, many are questioning or rethinking if they have the most economical feeding program or if there are places where they can cut feed-related costs.

When we talk about someone being ‘over-prepared,’ we think of a person who is very thorough and able to handle all possible contingencies.